Birkin S3 Kitcar Build....
Discussion
ezakimak said:
Hi Ben, You are making great progress.
any chance you can tell me what size the bolts are that are used to hold the pedal box in on the Birkin ?
Read back through thread and realised i'd forgotten to answer this. They are M8 bolts.any chance you can tell me what size the bolts are that are used to hold the pedal box in on the Birkin ?
Edited by Ben Jk on Monday 6th September 16:44
Gingerbread Man said:
Ben Jk said:
Quick question if anyone know.
Need the Make & Model (of filter or car preferably) of a short spin on oil filter that will fit the 2.0l Duratec with a Raceline low level wet sump.
Any help appreciated!!
I'm guessing that the standard Ford Duratec oil filter won't fit then? The 2L Duratec is used in the latest Caterhams, so it might be worth asking over on that section of the forum.Need the Make & Model (of filter or car preferably) of a short spin on oil filter that will fit the 2.0l Duratec with a Raceline low level wet sump.
Any help appreciated!!
simonbell said:
Do you have the Raceline oil filter adaptor, if so the oil filter should screw on horizontally, I think the standard Ford one screws on vertically.
Anyway if its the Raceline one a Halfords 307 will fit the bill. Some filters have some kind of pressure relief which isn't compatible with the raceline adaptor if I remember correctly
Sounds like that Raceline adaptor could be the solution if it means the filter sits horizintally not vertically.Anyway if its the Raceline one a Halfords 307 will fit the bill. Some filters have some kind of pressure relief which isn't compatible with the raceline adaptor if I remember correctly
Thanks.
Been a while since update. Mainly because my Dad decided to do some decorating instead!!
Not huge amount of progress.
Exhaust system is in place now and side heat shields are on (but i've no pics)!
Rad, and plumbing all on and in place. Few other bits and bobs done.
Throttle bodies in place.
This weekend the front mudguards were fitted along with rollbar, boot liner, and the cover over the transmission tunnel and panel that goes behind the seats.
Mudguards arent painted obviously. We are getting the car built and through SVA/IVA then we will get it painted etc etc.
May seem an odd way round to do things but after the car passes SVA/IVA (which is a pain in the arse!) we will be changing a few things like putting harnesses in etc etc. So bits can be removed again for painting.
Apologies for the dust sheets. We have got a proper car cover - god knows why my Dad isn't using it!!
There will be "carpet" etc to go in too eventually.
Not huge amount of progress.
Exhaust system is in place now and side heat shields are on (but i've no pics)!
Rad, and plumbing all on and in place. Few other bits and bobs done.
Throttle bodies in place.
This weekend the front mudguards were fitted along with rollbar, boot liner, and the cover over the transmission tunnel and panel that goes behind the seats.
Mudguards arent painted obviously. We are getting the car built and through SVA/IVA then we will get it painted etc etc.
May seem an odd way round to do things but after the car passes SVA/IVA (which is a pain in the arse!) we will be changing a few things like putting harnesses in etc etc. So bits can be removed again for painting.
Apologies for the dust sheets. We have got a proper car cover - god knows why my Dad isn't using it!!
There will be "carpet" etc to go in too eventually.
Bit of an update....first proper progress since my Dad decided to do some decorating instead.
Throttle bodies are actually properly fitted now as is the cooling pipework etc.
Pic below shows bonnet just dropped in place. After the air filter goes on throttle bodies we are hoping to be able to mesh over the hole. Keep it looking tidy. Most have air filter protruding but my dad din't want that.
Fuel pressure regulator also fitted now....
Its coming along.....cannot wait to drive this. Think its going to be a bit of a weapon!!
Throttle bodies are actually properly fitted now as is the cooling pipework etc.
Pic below shows bonnet just dropped in place. After the air filter goes on throttle bodies we are hoping to be able to mesh over the hole. Keep it looking tidy. Most have air filter protruding but my dad din't want that.
Fuel pressure regulator also fitted now....
Its coming along.....cannot wait to drive this. Think its going to be a bit of a weapon!!
Mini update!
Quite alot done now and pretty much ready for first fire up.
Not had many pics off my Dad recently but seats went in today. I'm going down in a few weeks so i'll get loads of pics.
I love the seats though. Think they look the part. Also can see carbon fibre stone guards in 2nd pic too. Interior still needs finishing off with carpet etc. Paint/Harnesses etc etc going on after SVA/IVA.
Quite alot done now and pretty much ready for first fire up.
Not had many pics off my Dad recently but seats went in today. I'm going down in a few weeks so i'll get loads of pics.
I love the seats though. Think they look the part. Also can see carbon fibre stone guards in 2nd pic too. Interior still needs finishing off with carpet etc. Paint/Harnesses etc etc going on after SVA/IVA.
Bluffman said:
Just wondered if you have any information about the current state of Birkin SA ...are they still up and running? I can't seem to get through to anyone. I'm a bit concerned as I have recently bought a part built Birkin S3 from RS
You have PM.Birkin SA are still in operation. Been a few changes though recently I believe.
Edited by Ben Jk on Monday 11th July 18:06
Update pictures posted on behalf of my Dad.
Air filter on and bonnet in place. Air filter sits niceley inboard. Hole will be edged (for IVA) and meshed.
Bonnet catches were fitted this weekend. Had a few options but in the end had to go with the rubber covered ones to pass IVA.
Transmission tunnel carpet in place. Rest of interior carpet still to be fitted.
Front on view.
And the Chrysanthemum dust sheets have been replaced by the proper car cover!!
Air filter on and bonnet in place. Air filter sits niceley inboard. Hole will be edged (for IVA) and meshed.
Bonnet catches were fitted this weekend. Had a few options but in the end had to go with the rubber covered ones to pass IVA.
Transmission tunnel carpet in place. Rest of interior carpet still to be fitted.
Front on view.
And the Chrysanthemum dust sheets have been replaced by the proper car cover!!
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